Mozzelle

Option A: Mozelle and his immediate family, excludes Martin.

Strengths: By not including Martin in the original plan, it creates a stronger turning point for him in the last scene (it’s then that he decides to include him). Having the decision at the end makes this turning point more reactive to Mozelle’s death.

Weaknesses: Doesn’t seem as big of a sacrifice if Jeremy gives Martin a dead woman’s ticket.

Counter-Point: This may be desirable, making the turning point not glamorous. It has the effect that they are pitiful people, but at least they are making a move to reconcile (the first step is a small one). The brothers are pretty depraved, and it could add interest and credibility if Jeremy’s move is tainted still by their past depraved relationship.

Option B: a combo that includes Martin.

Strengths: Maintains an element of surprise (Jeremy had planned this all along). By having Martin included all along shows that Jeremy includes Martin, making Jeremy in final scene more benevolent. The premeditated act of the inclusion focuses more on the brothers’ respective roles. The realization on Martin’s part and acceptance of the ticket illustrates acceptance of Martin’s role somewhat.

Weaknesses: If Jeremy plans before hand to include Martin, it makes this decision a redeeming act in their relationship before Mozelle dies (loose their patheticness). It lessens the effect of their previous argument, because it becomes a matter of Jeremy just not telling Martin beforehand (this seems like a trivial aspect), and therefore there isn’t a very strong turning point in Jeremy. Martin just seems to accept Martin’s role.

Counter-Point: By withholding the information, it ties in with the theme of miscommunication. Maybe more realistic to have them fall into their regular roles hoping that maybe it will just be slightly different this time.

Option C: have it ambiguous.

Strengths: People can have different interpretations, thus provoking dialogue. Don’t have to communicate who exactly is on the itinerary (saves us from an explicit shot of the intinerary that “tells” that audience too much [people have different tastes for this, I personally don’t like this kind of shot, others in the group don’t mind as much]).

Weaknesses: Obscure.